

# Events & Things To Do In Rockford on 17th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Rockford on 17th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Rockford on 17th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Rockford

- **Event Name**: Tyler Henry
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Tyler Henry, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Hard Rock Live - Rockford in dynamic Rockford, IL, this event will become the talk of the to
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/tyler-henry/2300029350215018
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Fashion in Bloom
  - **Description**: Friday, April 17, 6:30-9:30 PM
Rockford Art Museum (711 N Main St, Rockford)

Rockford Art Museum is pleased to present the tenth annual In Bloom week happening April 15th through 19th.

In addition to the unique combination of artistic talent on view, we
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/fashion-in-bloom/200029782823951
  - **Venue**: 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61103
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  - **Categories**: art, exhibitions, health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Bat Out Of Hell at Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Bat Out Of Hell at Coronado Performing Arts Center, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Coronado Performing Arts Center in vibrant Rockfo
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/bat-out-of-hell-at-coronado-performing-arts-center/2400029670899559
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Smooth Jazz with Harold Dawson and Friends at Hard Rock Casino
  - **Description**: Harold Dawson and Friends will be performing at Hard Rock Casino in Rockford IL. They will be located in the Council Oak Room. Come and join them for smooth tunes and great food. The show starts at 7:00pm
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/smooth-jazz-with-harold-dawson-and-friends-at-hard-rock-casino/200029879727541
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Rockford
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances
- **Event Name**: Rockford Symphony Orchestra
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Rockford Symphony Orchestra, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Coronado Performing Arts Center in the heart of Rockford, IL for an e
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/rockford-symphony-orchestra/2300028650559101
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances
- **Event Name**: Stateline Splendor Bridal Expo
  - **Description**: Rockford's Best Bridal Show
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 102
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/stateline-splendor-bridal-expo/200029483939309
  - **Venue**: 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61108
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  - **Categories**: exhibitions, business
- **Event Name**: Feminar 2026: I AM ENOUGH
  - **Description**: Sis 💛 this one is for YOU.

✨ I AM ENOUGH – Women’s Feminar✨
📅 April 17 &amp; 18

Join us for a powerful, soul-filling weekend created just for women who are ready to be refreshed, restored, and reminded of who they are in Christ.

💛 Friday Night | April
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    - Count: 51
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/feminar-2026-i-am-enough/200029675575623
  - **Venue**: 1705 Kilburn Ave, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61101
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  - **Categories**: contests, workshops
- **Event Name**: Preventing Youth Gun Violence in Rockford - April Meeting
  - **Description**: Your voice makes a difference! By working together, we can help prevent both gun-related suicides and homicides among our youth.About this EventPlease join the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford (L
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:30 am – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/preventing-youth-gun-violence-in-rockford-april-meeting/100001983816442382
  - **Venue**: Comprehensive Community Solutions
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: meetups, sports, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Business Case Writing 1-Day Workshop | Rockford, IL
  - **Description**: Get ready to sharpen your skills and craft killer business cases in this hands-on workshop!About this EventEvent DetailsDuration: 1-Day
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/business-case-writing-1-day-workshop-|-rockford-il/100001985512971747
  - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com
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  - **Price**: USD 519 to 1,453
  - **Categories**: workshops, virtual
- **Event Name**: Paul Bronson Acoustic Music @ Mary's Market-East State - Rockford, IL, Friday, April 17th
  - **Description**: Paul Bronson Acoustic Music makes his debut at Mary’s Market-East Sate in Rockford, IL on Friday, April 17th. I’ll be laying down my acoustic goodness labeled as "The Sonic Backdrop" from 5:00 -8:00pm. A great place for dinner and relaxation while I help
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/paul-bronson-acoustic-music-marys-market-east-state-rockford-il-friday-april-17th/200029758775653
  - **Venue**: Mary's Market (State Street)
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- **Event Name**: Employee Engagement 1-Day Workshop | Rockford, IL
  - **Description**: Get ready to boost team morale and productivity at our interactive Employee Engagement Workshop - let's make work fun again!About this EventEvent Details
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/employee-engagement-1-day-workshop-|-rockford-il/100001821064074669
  - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com
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  - **Price**: USD 519 to 779
  - **Categories**: workshops, business, virtual

## Trending Events in Rockford

- **Event Name**: Sting
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Sting, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Hard Rock Live - Rockford in vibrant Rockford, IL, this event promise
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
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- **Event Name**: Rockford's 57th Annual Start of Summer Celebration
  - **Description**: Sun’s out, fun’s out! It is time to kick off the best season of the year in the heart of West Michigan. Get ready for the 57th Annual Start of Summer Celebration in beautiful downtown Rockford!

From June 4–7, 2026, our charming riverside town transforms
  - **Venue**: Rockford Michigan Chamber of Commerce
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- **Event Name**: Sting at Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Sting at Hard Rock Live - Rockford, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Hard Rock Live - Rockford in dynamic Rockford, IL, this event will b
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
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- **Event Name**: The Temptations and The Four Tops
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at The Temptations and The Four Tops, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Hard Rock Live - Rockford in vibrant Rockford, IL
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2984dcc0-150c-11f1-93e7-0b68a45cc1e3-rimg-w1200-h390-dc754a1a-gmir.jpg?v=1772327740
- **Event Name**: David Spade at Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at David Spade at Coronado Performing Arts Center, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Coronado Performing Arts Center in the heart of R
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Amy Grant at Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Amy Grant at Coronado Performing Arts Center, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Coronado Performing Arts Center in vibrant Rockford
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/022bf650-1b82-11f1-8d71-3969b732b709-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcd51e1f-gmir.png?v=1773038100
- **Event Name**: Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Hard Rock Live - Rockford, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Hard Rock Live - Rockford in dynamic Rockford, IL, th
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
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- **Event Name**: ROCKFORD PRIDE ALLEY PARTY 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for an exciting outdoor celebration in the heart of downtown Rockford as we honor Pride Month with a party for everyone! 

This year's event will feature even more retail, art, and non-profit vendors, a great lineup of food trucks, and plenty of
  - **Venue**: 513 E state, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61104
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- **Event Name**: Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at Coronado Performing Arts Center, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Coronado Performing Arts Center nestled in bustlin
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Tyler Henry (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Hard Rock Live - Rockford), Fashion in Bloom (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61103), Bat Out Of Hell at Coronado Performing Arts Center (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Coronado Performing Arts Center), Smooth Jazz with Harold Dawson and Friends at Hard Rock Casino (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Rockford), Rockford Symphony Orchestra (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Coronado Performing Arts Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Preventing Youth Gun Violence in Rockford - April Meeting (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:30 am at Comprehensive Community Solutions).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Rockford in April 2026?
  - **A:** Tyler Henry (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Hard Rock Live - Rockford), Fashion in Bloom (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61103), Bat Out Of Hell at Coronado Performing Arts Center (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Coronado Performing Arts Center), Smooth Jazz with Harold Dawson and Friends at Hard Rock Casino (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Rockford), Rockford Symphony Orchestra (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Coronado Performing Arts Center).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Rockford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Rockford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Rockford include Hard Rock Live - Rockford, 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61103, Coronado Performing Arts Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Rockford range from USD 519 to USD 1,453. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Rockford include Ticket Network Events, Rockford Art Museum, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Rockford.

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